HEAD START

from Head of School Georgia S. Zaiser

As Head of School, watching moments of Far Hills tradition fills me with pride, and moments of newness fill me with excitement. The 2022–23 school year has been filled with both!

On the first day of school, we held the traditional Bell Ringing and Tote Bag Ceremony, which was filled with smiles and high fives (see page 4). Parents connected at Grade-Level Coffees (see page 7). We had an incredible turnout at the Fall Secondary School Fair (see page 6). And in a newer tradition, the Falcon took the field at our All-School Pep Rally (see page 6)!

This fall, we introduced PC After-Parties, giving parents attending our Parents Committee meetings a taste of the student experience at Far Hills (see page 7). Parents soared through the air on the high elements of the Ropes Course and problem-solved during a STEAM lesson in the Learning Commons. We even had one parent tell us, “Honestly, it is one thing to hear about this course and quite another to actually do it. I left the course this morning feeling pumped, excited, proud, and capable!” (Thank you for the gracious note, Kat Brucchieri Pˇ29, ˇ31!)

Perhaps one of the biggest moments of excitement for us this school year was the unveiling of the stateof-the-art Learning Commons (see page 10). During our campus master planning process in 2017, we identified the physical improvements to our campus that would make the most significant positive impact on our learners—and our teachers. During the months of the summer of 2022, we aspired to transform what was known as the Arcadium space into a vibrant, interactive Learning Commons for all grades. And we did it! Along with that, the footprint and look of the Main Entrance to our school changed, ramping up security measures and giving visitors a whole new experience as they enter the building. If you haven’t had the chance to see it for yourself, we invite you to visit us.

And in a mix of tradition and newness, Falcon’s Find returned to an in-person store on campus (see page 5)!

And that was all just at the start of the school year!

I am delighted to present you with this edition of Pages, which is filled with many compelling photos and stories from our school year so far. We’re pleased to share all of Far Hills Country Day School’s latest and greatest with you by way of our beloved magazine.

Enjoy and be well,

Georgia S. Zaiser Pˇ12,

Head of School

ˇ16 p Pictured are Parker Cox '31 and Chloe Cox '33 with the Falcon.

Far Hills Country Day School opened its doors for the 2022–23 school year on Monday, September 12, 2022. The doors opened a little later than an average school year to ensure the work to the new Learning Commons would be complete (see page 10). Students, faculty, and staff alike were filled with excitement for a school year filled with reaching new goals and making new memories. SCAN p It’s tradition! Coach Ron Sansone P'13, '15 was outside with music and a big smile to welcome Upper School students back to campus, including Nicholas Vartuli '25. t (Pictured left to right) Michael Greco '23, Amanda Meyer '27, Max Reiter '23, and William McGovern '27 held the flag during the Bell Ringing Ceremony on the first day of school. Pictured far right is Head of School Georgia S. Zaiser P'12, '16. p (Pictured left to right) Luke Isgro '27, Siena Isgro '27, Ellie Maeda '23, and Darian Petillo '23 rang the bell to start the school year. q Kindergartener Brielle DiVentura is all smiles with Grade 8 students Audrey Mishima and Max Reiter q Pictured left to right are: The Far Hills Falcon, Kristy Ferraro P'27, '29, Georgia S. Zaiser P'12, '16, and Lauren Ingenito P'21, '24, '28.

‚ The entire school was filled with cheer during the Bell Ringing Ceremony on the first day of school.

Our community’s excitement was palpable on September 12, 2022, as we kicked off the first day of school with two of our traditional start-of-the-year events. The morning started with our Bell Ringing Ceremony and ended with our Kindergarten and Grade 8 Tote Bag Ceremony. These spirited traditions always set the tone for the incredible year ahead.

A HOLE-IN-ONE CELEBRATION

On September 16, 2022, the Parents Social ventured to a tee-rific venue: the USGA Golf Museum. Not only did parents have the opportunity to mix and mingle among one another, but they also were able to putt on the Pynes Putting Course, a 9-hole Par 3 course fashioned after the Himalayas Course at St. Andrews, and receive a guided tour through the museum.

Thank you to our Board of Trustees and Parents Committee for their constant support and dedication. Special shoutout to our Golf Chairs, PJ Calello, and Kenneth “Ken” Bernard, for giving parents a taste that our Golf Classic can be FORE everyone—golfers and non-golfers alike.

p Far Hills parents enjoyed the beautiful weather as they gathered at the USGA Golf Museum on September 16, 2022 at the Parents Social.

THE FALCON'S FIND IS BACK!

On September 7, 2022, Head of School Georgia S. Zaiser P'12, '16 (center) joined Parents Committee President Lauren Ingenito P'21, '24, '28 (right) and Chair, Falcon’s Find Kristy Ferraro P'27, '29 (left) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the return of our on-campus school store, The Falcon’s Find. During the pandemic, The Falcon’s Find was forced to close its doors, however, we proudly reopened the doors this fall with shelves stocked with dress code staples and exciting spirit wear, including jackets, hair bows, Yeti mugs, and more! Next time you’re on campus, stop by The Falcon’s Find across from the Cafe. The store is open Wednesday and Friday mornings, 8–9 a.m., as well as during on-campus events such as Parents Committee meetings. Please note the store is cashless; all major credit cards are accepted.

t Pictured left to right: Enzo Vartuli P'23, '25, Douglas “Doug” Kling P'23, '25, Kenneth “Ken” and Renate Nebel Bernard P'23, '28 share laughs together on the patio of the USGA Golf Museum.

p Vilma Pavlos P'30 (left) having a conversation with Robin Voorhees P'24 (right).

p Cole Jasinkiewicz '23 is all smiles with dad Paul P'23, '25 during the Secondary School Fair on September 22, 2022.

q Keynote speaker Rachel Stone, Head of School at Canterbury School in New Milford, CT.